Our team in Haag, Switzerland is looking for you:Supplier Development and Quality EngineerEnsure continuous product and process quality of suppliers based on specifications and standards as well as customer specific requirements. Qualify, train and develop new and existing suppliers to ensure VAT's growth strategy. Collaborate with employees across all functions to achieve project goals. Leverage experience and learnings to share with suppliers and procurement teams. YOUR CHALLENGESEvaluation of potential suppliers together with the Category Management departmentPlanning and performing system and process audits with selected suppliersSupervision of process and quality improvement activities with selected suppliers, including qualification and validationEvaluation of the existing supply chain regarding process capabilities and development potentialMaintaining working relationships between all departmentsMonitoring of assigned supplier KPIs and tracking of corrective actionsReporting on the performance of the supplier portfolio to the SDQ-TeamleaderTraining of suppliers in VAT specific processes, standards and technologiesReview of initial sample test reports from suppliersProcessing of complaints using the 8D methodYOUR COMPETENCIESBachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar backgroundProfessional experience in a quality-oriented technical position for at least 4 yearsAn additional degree in quality engineering would be an advantageFluent written and spoken English and GermanWillingness to travel internationally (20-30%)Profound quality experience with high-tech componentsKnowledge of internal and external auditingGood knowledge of quality management systemsQualification as internal or external auditor would be an advantageWorking in international teams, ability to work in a matrix organizationGood listening and negotiation skills as well as good communication skills across departmental boundariesProject management skillsHigh level of resilience and flexibilityAwareness of customer requirements and relevant processes in the semiconductor industry preferredKEY PERFORMANCE INDICATOR (KPIs)Meeting the supplier KPI (OPPM target) for the assigned suppliersCompliance with the product group strategyAssigned suppliers are trained and qualified in the relevant processes jid9724731a jit0729a jiy25a